The Best Wedding Venues in South Lyme, CT

The Best Wedding Venues in South Lyme, CT

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142 Wedding Venues in South Lyme, CT

The Hartford Club 
Hartford, CT
  • Up to 300 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

No matter the special occasion you are celebrating, The Hartford Club wants to see it through! We want to be a part of your special event from the earliest planning stages to the end of the very day. With our specialized and talented catering and banquet staff, we can ensure your enjoyment is stress-free and a memory that will never be forgotten! The Hartford Club has been named the #1 best wedding reception venue on the East Coast.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Classic seating dinner
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away
  • All-inclusive venue packages

Venue considerations

  • On-site parking not available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
The Charlestown Rathskeller 
Charlestown, RI
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor

The Charlestown Rathskeller started out as a speakeasy in a different time, and has grown into something entirely unique since then. Nestled in the woods of Charlestown since 1933, the Rathskeller is one of the most memorable dining and entertainment destinations in Southern New England. We serve deliciously grilled steaks, local seafood, burgers and sandwiches in our meticulously restored dining room and tavern, beautiful outdoor patio, and at our indoor and outdoor bars. Just across the restaurant’s backyard sits our rustic outdoor music and entertainment venue. Down Back, our summer stage, backyard bar and burger shack surround a roaring bonfire on cool summer nights. Guests from all over New England descend on the Charlestown Rathskeller for concerts featuring some of the best party, pop, rock and country cover acts in the region. With tasty food and beverages, plus backyard games like horseshoes, cornhole and bocce, guests can enjoy a whole day or night at the Rathskeller.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Space for a large guest list
  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
  • No on-premises lodging options
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The Society Room of Hartford 
Hartford, CT
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $8,175

Welcome to a truly classic and elegant setting for your wedding. Stop searching for wedding venues in CT, we think you found the perfect wedding destination. The Society Room of Hartford combines classic style and historic beauty with award-winning gourmet food and service to make your wedding reception space modern, dramatic and unforgettable. Our unique wedding venue provides upscale services, and an experience that you and your guests will never forget. As one of the premier wedding venues in Connecticut, you’ll find a intimate destination wedding space that couples love on their big day.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Space for a large guest list
  • Classic elegance
  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away

Venue considerations

  • No on-site guest accommodations
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • Limited cleanup and setup services
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Birchwoods at Oaklane 
Woodbridge, CT
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $4,000

Birchwoods at Oaklane is a tranquil woodland retreat, offering an idyllic setting for nature-inspired weddings. With expansive outdoor areas and cozy indoor spaces, this venue provides a peaceful environment for both ceremonies and receptions. The natural beauty of the surroundings creates a serene backdrop, while the versatile spaces ensure that each wedding is uniquely tailored to the couple's vision. Birchwoods at Oaklane promises a wedding experience that is both beautiful and deeply personal.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Allows pets
  • Provides setup and cleanup
  • Provides catering services

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
Champlin's Marina and Resort 
Block Island, RI
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $30,000

Situated on Block Island’s beautiful Great Salt Pond, Champlin’s is one of New England’s largest resorts and marinas. The natural beauty, historical charm, and laid-back vibe you can only find on Block Island ensure a lifetime of experiences: whether just for one day or an entire summer. From soaking in the view from the top of the Mohegan Bluffs and visiting the animals at Abrams Animal Farm, to exploring the famous North LightHouse and shopping local boutiques on Water Street, Block Island offers the coastal charm and stunning scenic views that everyone can enjoy!

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a relaxed and casual vibe
  • Pets can join the celebration
  • Handles all cleanup logistics

Venue considerations

  • No on-site bridal suite
  • Best for events with big guest lists
  • No free parking
Gwyn Careg Inn 
Pomfret, CT
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $8,000

Nestled on 14 enchanting acres, our elegant colonial revival mansion offers a secluded retreat for your special occasion. Immerse yourselves in breathtaking natural beauty, from towering specimen trees and vibrant rhododendrons to a serene Spanish Garden and picturesque pond. Your wedding day is our sole focus at Gwyn Careg Inn. Enjoy exclusive use of the property, allowing you to create a truly personalized experience. With meticulous attention to detail, we transform our grounds into a magical backdrop for your unforgettable celebration. Experience the intimacy of a private estate, where every moment is yours to cherish.

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Yawgoo Bakes & Barbeques 
Exeter, RI
  • Up to 250 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $1,000

Yawgoo Bakes & Barbecues is a wedding-catering business in Exeter, Rhode Island. Initially established in 1961, the company specializes in Hot Rock Clambakes and Open-pit Barbecues, tailored to suit the venue and wedding style. Boasting more than 50 years of commitment to high-quality cuisine, the team prides themselves on their reputation for delicious experiences. The crew is well-known for their friendly demeanor and customer satisfaction, ensuring that happy couples will receive the utmost attention to detail.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Promotes a party atmosphere
  • Accommodates more than 200 guests
  • Handles all cleanup logistics

Venue considerations

  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No free parking
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The Carousel Museum 
Bristol, CT
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $2,800

Step back in time and say "I do" surrounded by over 100 years of carousel art and history at The Carousel Museum in Bristol, CT. We are a unique venue for unique couples. Housed in a beautifully restored post-and-beam factory from 1901, the museum boasts a fascinating collection of intricately carved animals, and memorabilia from the golden age of amusement parks. Host your ceremony with us at no additional charge. The celebration continues in the charming ballroom upstairs with sparkling Venetian crystal chandeliers and ample dance floor, it's the perfect space to dance the night away. Choose your own caterer and vendors to bring your wedding vision to life. Your rental includes a full day of set-up, tables and chairs, and your celebration supports the museum's mission to preserve and restore these works of art for future generations to enjoy. ​Experience the timeless charm and beauty of The Carousel Museum as you celebrate your love and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Offers full flexibility in setup and decor
  • Multiple event spaces
  • Bridal suite on site

Venue considerations

  • Not for you if you prefer a more modern aesthetic
  • Limited cleanup and setup services
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
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Palace Theater 
Waterbury, CT
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $5,500

Fully restored to its original 1920's splendor, the historically grand and architecturally breathtaking Palace Theater is one of Connecticut's most striking performance arts venues and distinctive reception facilities. Be the star of your show when renting our three ornate lobby spaces or give your guests the royal treatment with a dramatic wedding and reception on stage. Our venue's marble staircases, velvet curtains, gold leaf ceilings and crystal chandeliers provide the perfect backdrop for capturing your most memorable wedding moments.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a glamorous vibe
  • Offers full-service amenities
  • Space for a large guest list

Venue considerations

  • Best for events with big guest lists
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • No on-site guest accommodations
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Mattatuck Museum 
Waterbury, CT
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,250

The Mattatuck Museum provides a fun and unique space for your wedding or celebration. With our rooftop terrace, spacious banquet hall and beautiful galleries, we provide a special and different experience for the celebrants and guests alike.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Raw space for complete customization
  • Both indoor and outdoor options

Venue considerations

  • No on-premises lodging options
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • No on-site bridal suite
Green Haven 
Pomfret Center, CT
  • Up to 40 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor

Green Haven is a tranquil ceremony venue in Pomfret Center, CT, offering to-be-weds the opportunity to make their vows amidst wildflowers and wooded areas. Suitable for micro weddings and elopements, the gardens are well-fitted for intimate ceremonies where couples and their nearest and dearest are present. The beauty of nature abounds in this green paradise, producing an awe-inspiring effect on all who visit this venue.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Provides lighting and sound
  • Lush gardens
  • Offers full-service amenities

Venue considerations

  • No all-inclusive dining options
  • Dance floor not included
  • Better for more intimiate events
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Blackhawk Country Club 
Stratford, CT
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,000

Nestled in the picturesque Oronoque Village community, Blackhawk Country Club is a private, 18-hole championship golf course offering a stunning backdrop for your special day. Our dedicated team of event experts is committed to providing personalized service and ensuring that every detail of your wedding is flawless. From the grand ballroom to the scenic outdoor spaces, Blackhawk offers a variety of options to accommodate your unique vision. Whether you're planning a grand wedding reception, an intimate rehearsal dinner, or a celebratory gathering, Blackhawk Country Club is the ideal choice. Let us help you create an unforgettable experience that reflects your style and personality.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor to dance the night away
  • Handles all cleanup logistics
  • Flexible event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • On-site parking not available
  • Not for you if you are looking for something nontraditional
Avon Old Farms Hotel 
Avon, CT
  • Up to 125 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,500

One of the most scenic and charming wedding venues in the Hartford, Connecticut area, The Avon Old Farms Hotel is an outstanding, award-winning location for your entire wedding celebration! From the “getting ready” space to the late night “after party”, The Avon Old Farms Hotel offers a classic experience in the comfort of the country for you and your overnight guests! Outside opportunities for ceremonies, cocktail hours and mingling abound in our beautiful Gardens and tented slate Patio. Our elegant indoor décor features brilliant chandeliers, a marble foyer and antique furnishings. A stunning, three-story sweeping staircase leads to our Atrium Lobby – creating a grand sense of arrival for you and your guests. Our Towpath Ballroom and adjoining Glass Room accommodate 150 guests for a seated dinner reception. Blending the ambiance and warmth of a historic country inn with the state-of-the-art facilities, Avon Old Farms Hotel sets an unforgettably romantic tone.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has onsite accommodations
  • Natural elegance with open spaces
  • Multiple event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Additional event staff required
  • No in-house lighting and sound packages available
Larimar 
Bristol, CT
  • Up to 200 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $14,000

Based in Bristol, Connecticut, Larimar is an elegant banquet hall available to host wedding ceremonies and receptions. It can also accommodate rehearsal dinners. Recently refurbished, this family-friendly location has beautiful views of the club’s immaculate fairway and surrounding countryside. Large windows allow plenty of natural light to illuminate your celebration before the sun goes down over the golf course. From the moment you enter Larimar, you will be captured by its spectacular sparkling crystal lighting, unique designer mirrors, soft couch and chairs by the fireplace, flowing sheer drapes, white velvet tablecloths and neutral palate tones. You will Begin to feel your emotions swirl while looking through glass walls, which lead to Larimar’s heated wrap around porch descending to a stone patio that features an outdoor gas fire pit overlooking the beautifully manicured lawns and gardens.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a sophisticated vibe
  • Flexible event spaces
  • Provides catering services

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Does not provide event staff
  • Venue feels large for events with small guest lists
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The Hinterland 
Avon, CT
  • Up to 100 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

The Hinterland is a barn located in Avon CT. We have decided to take a leap of faith and restore the barn to become a beautiful, budget-friendly rustic wedding venue. Owner, Kristyn LeBarron, has been in the Bridal Industry for over 8 years as a stylist, manager, and bridal coordinator for an award-winning company. She sees the need in the industry for a wedding venue and event space that allows brides to enjoy their big day, even under all the regulations. The Hinterland is a place you can come to and have options. Partner, Patryce Cintron (bus. partner) sees the opportunity to make more room for brides and so with two great minds we bring to you The Hinterland.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Rustic-chic setting
  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Allows pets

Venue considerations

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • No all-inclusive dining options
  • Additional event staff required
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La Notte Weddings & Special Events 
East Windsor, CT
  • Up to 200 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

As a full service wedding and banquet facility, La Notte has taken pride in creating a memorable experience with delicious food made on site, excellent customer service and a charming atmosphere with beautiful grounds.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Handles all cleanup logistics
  • Provides catering services
  • Private area for the wedding party

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • Not for you if you are drawn to more unconventional venues
  • Not wheelchair accessible
Audrey's Coffee House & Lounge 
South Kingstown, RI
  • Up to 120 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $1,200

Audrey’s Coffee House & Lounge is family owned and operated! Our mission is to ensure every guest here at Audrey’s has a wonderful experience which includes good food, good drinks and good times! Owners Jared and Ashley started Audrey’s because they believe in community and wanted a place that embodied that. Jared was born and raised in Rhode Island and has a special place in his heart for his home state.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a relaxed and casual vibe
  • Provides catering services
  • All-inclusive venue packages

Venue considerations

  • Does not provide event staff
  • Dance floor not included
  • On-site parking not available
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Narragansett Towers 
Narragansett, RI
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $4,350

Welcome to The Towers, a Narragansett icon. The historic building serves as a venue for public events from dancing to theater and hosts hundreds of private events each year. Regardless of whether you’re here for a public event or private function, you’ll surely make memories of a lifetime.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Classic seating dinner
  • Bridal suite on site
  • Combines timeless elegance with history

Venue considerations

  • Does not allow pets
  • No on-premises lodging options
  • On-site parking not available
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Bush Meadow Farm, LLC 
Union, CT
  • Up to 400 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor

At Bush Meadow Farm, we don't host wedding days. We host wedding experiences so you can celebrate your love, your way. Located in the Quiet Corner of Connecticut, our beautiful farm property features multiple reception and ceremony locations for you to dream up the most unique, true to your love, family and friend filled, wedding. Our goal is to create a relationship with our couples, and we will look out for them. We have an open communication style. Our Brides and Grooms feel relaxed and settle into this amazing space with their family and friends.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Offers full flexibility in setup and decor
  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Space for a large guest list

Venue considerations

  • Limited cleanup and setup services
  • Lighting and sound are not included
  • Best for events with big guest lists
The Nook 
Bridgeport, CT
  • Up to 25 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

The Nook is a private dining room & party space that makes for a colorful 26 seat dining experience. Owner Carol Lentini of Along Came Carol Catering and the Nook has incorporated eclectic style, catering expertise and a passion for generating fine food to create a new local landmark venture…The Nook! In addition to being a leading caterer in Connecticut, The Nook is a fun, colorful and inviting place for you to host your next special event.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Has a dance floor for celebration
  • Both indoor and outdoor options
  • Provides a dedicated team on-site

Venue considerations

  • No dedicated areas for getting ready
  • Does not allow pets
  • On-site parking not available

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About wedding venues in South Lyme, CT

How much do wedding venues typically cost in South Lyme, CT?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. South Lyme, CT offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. Raw venue space rentals (which only include the space itself) start at $500 and average $5,000. All-inclusive packages start at $120 and average $7,500.

What types of venues can I find in South Lyme, CT?

South Lyme offers a wide range of venues, including Barn and ranch, Historic estate and Ballroom.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in South Lyme, CT?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include The Mansion At Bald Hill, Saint Clements Castle and Bluebird Farm CT.. But just like finding "the one," finding the perfect wedding venue takes time and a little bit of magic. Start by envisioning your dream wedding - the ambiance, style, and location. Then, explore our extensive collection of carefully curated wedding venues. Our marketplace provides detailed information, stunning photos, and real couples' reviews to help you make an informed decision. Trust your instincts, and when you find that venue that gives you butterflies, you'll know it's the one.

What questions should I ask when booking a venue in South Lyme, CT?

It all depends on what you're looking for, but you may want to consider things like whether the venue has an on-site bridal suite (83% in South Lyme do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator (63% in South Lyme do!).

Additionally, some venues work with certain caterers and require a minimum food and beverage spend in addition to the space rentals. Others might have a recommended list of preferred caterers that they'd like you to work with.

Can the venues in South Lyme, CT accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in South Lyme, CT can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 2000. The average venue in South Lyme can seat 150 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in South Lyme, CT offer?

The venues in South Lyme, CT are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Dressing room / Bridal Suite, Wi-Fi and Clean up. Some venues even offer Transportation!

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